Heather Wilson Quotes

A collection of quotes by Heather Wilson.

Heather Wilson is a former United States Air Force officer and politician. Born on December 30, 1960, in Keene, New Hampshire, she grew up in a military family and developed a strong interest in aviation from an early age. Wilson attended the U.S. Air Force Academy and went on to become the first female veteran of the academy to be elected to Congress.

After serving as an officer in the U.S. Air Force, Wilson entered the political arena and became a member of the Republican Party. She represented New Mexico's 1st congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1998 to 2009. During her time in Congress, Wilson focused on national security and defense issues, serving on the House Armed Services Committee.

In 2017, Wilson was nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as the Secretary of the Air Force, and she was confirmed by the U.S. Senate in May of that year. As Secretary, she was responsible for the organization, training, and equipping of over 685,000 active-duty, Guard, Reserve, and civilian airmen.

Heather Wilson's tenure as Secretary of the Air Force concluded in 2019, after which she took on various roles in academia and the private sector. She has held several positions, including President of the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology and member of various corporate boards.

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